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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 9, 2021 1:08:35 GMT
I have no idea if anyone here has one, but what do you guys think about the Gretsch White Falcoln?
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 9, 2021 1:10:32 GMT
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Post by zontar on Mar 9, 2021 1:59:00 GMT
They are a little gaudy in a way--but they have been used well in a variety of musical contexts.
they aren't my thing, but they would be worth considering if they are your thing.
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 9, 2021 2:25:28 GMT
I don't really care for them either. I've heard people describe them as some of the most beautiful guitars ever made, but they are just somehow over the top for me- a little too blingy.
That said I totally understand why people are drawn to them.
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Post by zontar on Mar 9, 2021 2:34:36 GMT
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Post by Sgt Rock on Mar 9, 2021 6:01:11 GMT
I have no idea if anyone here has one, but what do you guys think about the Gretsch White Falcoln? they're nice guitars. I've been tempted a few times of owning one. maybe one day I'll get one. however, as long as I own my 1959 Gretsch Anniversary Model, I have no need for another hollow-body. |
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Post by zontar on Mar 9, 2021 7:53:31 GMT
I have no idea if anyone here has one, but what do you guys think about the Gretsch White Falcoln? they're nice guitars. I've been tempted a few times of owning one. maybe one day I'll get one. however, as long as I own my 1959 Gretsch Anniversary Model, I have no need for another hollow-body. I have an Ibanez AF95 I would consider another full hollow body if it was something dramatically different. And something I liked the sound of. |
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Post by johnreardon on Mar 9, 2021 8:50:24 GMT
Never owned one, but played a couple. They sounded and played quite good, but it's not the sort of guitar for me. I was surprised how heavy it was as well.
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Post by zontar on Mar 9, 2021 8:56:25 GMT
Never owned one, but played a couple. They sounded and played quite good, but it's not the sort of guitar for me. I was surprised how heavy it was as well.
I've found that with weight as well Maybe we're thinking--well hollowbody--must be light. but look at all that hardware. And if you put a Bigsby on it--heavier. |
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Post by johnreardon on Mar 9, 2021 11:45:58 GMT
Never owned one, but played a couple. They sounded and played quite good, but it's not the sort of guitar for me. I was surprised how heavy it was as well.
I've found that with weight as well Maybe we're thinking--well hollowbody--must be light. but look at all that hardware. And if you put a Bigsby on it--heavier. Never weighed my 335, but it's tiring if I gig a whole set with it. I would guess it's over 9 lbs |
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 9, 2021 12:22:06 GMT
Never owned one, but played a couple. They sounded and played quite good, but it's not the sort of guitar for me. I was surprised how heavy it was as well.
THanks for posting a working picture! I never saw one in a shop, so I never played one. I'd imagine I'd like the playability. |
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 9, 2021 12:23:17 GMT
Never owned one, but played a couple. They sounded and played quite good, but it's not the sort of guitar for me. I was surprised how heavy it was as well.
I've found that with weight as well Maybe we're thinking--well hollowbody--must be light. but look at all that hardware. And if you put a Bigsby on it--heavier. Yeah that is a myth for sure that all hollowbodies are lightweight. I have had a few that were very heavy. |
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Post by Sgt Rock on Mar 9, 2021 15:09:32 GMT
Never owned one, but played a couple. They sounded and played quite good, but it's not the sort of guitar for me. I was surprised how heavy it was as well.
I've found that with weight as well Maybe we're thinking--well hollowbody--must be light. but look at all that hardware. And if you put a Bigsby on it--heavier. also, there is a lot of bracing for the guitar top inside. my '59 is heavy, too. but it's an older guitar. Gretsch has been making their hollow-bodies lighter. the newer ones have a different style of bracing. |
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Post by infant on Mar 9, 2021 15:36:23 GMT
There was a used one hanging on the wall at the local Long and McQuade a few years back. I can’t remember how much the guy was asking but it was way too expensive for me. A former coworker of mine was working part time at the store and asked if I wanted to try it out but I declined out of fear of damaging it. So he took it down and had me hold it while he went to fetch a cable. I agree that it was very heavy. Anyway, he plugged it into a twin reverb and started playing it. He is a superb guitar player who once had a lesson from Lenny Breau. Anyway Bob proceeded to play some jazz and rockabilly on this thing and it sounded incredible. Nice guitar but too expensive and blingy for me.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2021 22:04:04 GMT
I recall saying, some years ago, in another forum, that I'd like to have one just to look at. I got shamed for wasting an above-average guitar that wouldn't get played.
I do think they look pretty cool.
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 14, 2021 23:12:15 GMT
I recall saying, some years ago, in another forum, that I'd like to have one just to look at. I got shamed for wasting an above-average guitar that wouldn't get played. I do think they look pretty cool. They do look cool, if they were toned down just a hair I'd probably be all over one |
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Post by zontar on Mar 14, 2021 23:22:10 GMT
Ever see the acoustic flat top guitar version? I saw one in a store and had to play it (This was pre-pandemic--so I don't know if they are still being made) It doesn't look as gaudy in the picture, but it was in person. Didn't sound too bad though, but not my cup of tea tone wise.  |
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 15, 2021 1:01:00 GMT
Ever see the acoustic flat top guitar version? I saw one in a store and had to play it (This was pre-pandemic--so I don't know if they are still being made) It doesn't look as gaudy in the picture, but it was in person. Didn't sound too bad though, but not my cup of tea tone wise. I'm not sure I like that one either |
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Post by zontar on Mar 15, 2021 1:16:24 GMT
Ever see the acoustic flat top guitar version? I saw one in a store and had to play it (This was pre-pandemic--so I don't know if they are still being made) It doesn't look as gaudy in the picture, but it was in person. Didn't sound too bad though, but not my cup of tea tone wise. I'm not sure I like that one either In person you can see the flashier, glittery binding better than this picture. So if that's not your thing--this won't be either. While it's not my thing, I still had to try it out. |
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 15, 2021 1:26:49 GMT
I'm not sure I like that one either In person you can see the flashier, glittery binding better than this picture. So if that's not your thing--this won't be either. While it's not my thing, I still had to try it out. Well of course it is worth a try. The white flat top looks very odd to me |
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Post by Sgt Rock on Mar 15, 2021 3:42:29 GMT
Ever see the acoustic flat top guitar version? I saw one in a store and had to play it (This was pre-pandemic--so I don't know if they are still being made) It doesn't look as gaudy in the picture, but it was in person. Didn't sound too bad though, but not my cup of tea tone wise. as you mentioned, they do sound good and they usually play pretty good. I've also seen these equipped with a Bigsby. however, the top almost seems to weak for the Bigsby. |
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Post by zontar on Mar 15, 2021 5:34:48 GMT
Ever see the acoustic flat top guitar version? I saw one in a store and had to play it (This was pre-pandemic--so I don't know if they are still being made) It doesn't look as gaudy in the picture, but it was in person. Didn't sound too bad though, but not my cup of tea tone wise. as you mentioned, they do sound good and they usually play pretty good. I've also seen these equipped with a Bigsby. however, the top almost seems to weak for the Bigsby. The one I tried didn't have a Bigsby I've seen them on flat top acoustics--but that seems abad idea to me. How much bracing or other reinforcement would you need that top? You'd likely kill the sound. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2021 1:47:14 GMT
I can sort of see why a person might like the idea of a Bigsby, just because it adds to the "Gretschy-ness" of the guitar, but I think zontar's right - It probably costs in sustain in an acoustic.
For me, I actively dislike that strangely shaped sound hole which doesn't compliment any acoustic guitar. If I'd been building an acoustic version of a White Falcon, I'd have chosen F-holes.
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 19, 2021 1:57:33 GMT
I can sort of see why a person might like the idea of a Bigsby, just because it adds to the "Gretschy-ness" of the guitar, but I think zontar's right - It probably costs in sustain in an acoustic. For me, I actively dislike that strangely shaped sound hole which doesn't compliment any acoustic guitar. If I'd been building an acoustic version of a White Falcon, I'd have chosen F-holes. Quite honestly, there is simply not much to like in the acoustic version in my book. If someone reading this loves it, bully for you that you've gotten your dream guitar. But it looks like something that was designed to sell to a white falcoln enthusiast to impress his friends, not to a guitar player. The archtop almost does it for me. I'm sure they play great and a little less bling and I'd be onboard myself. But I like virtually nothing about the acoustic. |
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Post by zontar on Mar 19, 2021 20:53:13 GMT
I can sort of see why a person might like the idea of a Bigsby, just because it adds to the "Gretschy-ness" of the guitar, but I think zontar's right - It probably costs in sustain in an acoustic. For me, I actively dislike that strangely shaped sound hole which doesn't compliment any acoustic guitar. If I'd been building an acoustic version of a White Falcon, I'd have chosen F-holes. I think the soundhole suits it But it is an acquired taste for sure But I like checking out those kinds of things I find it fun |
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 20, 2021 3:25:43 GMT
I can sort of see why a person might like the idea of a Bigsby, just because it adds to the "Gretschy-ness" of the guitar, but I think zontar's right - It probably costs in sustain in an acoustic. For me, I actively dislike that strangely shaped sound hole which doesn't compliment any acoustic guitar. If I'd been building an acoustic version of a White Falcon, I'd have chosen F-holes. I think the soundhole suits it But it is an acquired taste for sure But I like checking out those kinds of things I find it fun Admittedly, i probably would like the acoustic more as an archtop with f holes |
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Post by zontar on Mar 20, 2021 4:13:16 GMT
I think the soundhole suits it But it is an acquired taste for sure But I like checking out those kinds of things I find it fun Admittedly, i probably would like the acoustic more as an archtop with f holes Then it’s a White Falcon without pickups? Maybe different bracing |
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 20, 2021 12:04:10 GMT
Admittedly, i probably would like the acoustic more as an archtop with f holes Then it’s a White Falcon without pickups? Maybe different bracing Yes. When I look at guitars like the white falcon and the jazzmaster acoustic it makes me think that the guitars have been designed so that a white falcon or jazzmaster enthusiast would be the only guy to buy one. It looks like a novelty to me where some guy who always plays a white falcon says to his friends, "yeah i even have an acoustic one", he pulls it out and his friends are impressed. For what these things cost there are far better options. |
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Post by zontar on Mar 20, 2021 19:22:48 GMT
Then it’s a White Falcon without pickups? Maybe different bracing Yes. When I look at guitars like the white falcon and the jazzmaster acoustic it makes me think that the guitars have been designed so that a white falcon or jazzmaster enthusiast would be the only guy to buy one. It looks like a novelty to me where some guy who always plays a white falcon says to his friends, "yeah i even have an acoustic one", he pulls it out and his friends are impressed. For what these things cost there are far better options. Collect them all! |
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Post by zontar on Mar 20, 2021 19:32:54 GMT
Just looking through some emails & one from a music store has let me know there is a 12 string flat top White Falcon Just to add to things.  More to collect. |
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